Cumberland County · stream · order 4 river · ~34 cfs typical
Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Cumberland County, Illinois. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Drizzle
84°
62°
13 mph
50%
Sat
Drizzle
81°
67°
17 mph
65%
Sun
Drizzle
76°
64°
16 mph
65%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Webster Branch0.9 mi
- Island Creek1.6 mi
- Montrose City Lake1.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2024
- Woodbury Lake1.7 mi
- Spring Point Creek2.1 mi
- Muddy Creek2.9 mi
- Mule Creek3.4 mi
- Turkey Creek3.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cottonwood Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cottonwood Creek?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Cottonwood Creek?+
Cottonwood Creek is a stream in Cumberland County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.